The Genius of Disney

The Genius of Disney

Did you watch Walt Disneyon American Experience? I thought that it was one of the more honest chronicles of Walt Disney’s life. It revealed a man with a human side, who was driven to succeed and become a legacy in the film, animation, and tourism industry.

I found it interesting, but not surprising, that the documentary explicitly pointed out that Disney used the public library as a resource to expand his knowledge of animation and film-making. Librarians always hear and read about patrons thanking their public libraries for helping to improve their lives. Thank you, American Experience for the subtle recognition of the transformative nature of public libraries.